VCAS Bunny Brigade

How adorable is our former VCAS shelter girl Maxine as she bathes in the glow of a warm patch of summer sun? Now, we want to see your amazing house bunnies! Post a pic in the comments #adoptdontshop #bunnies #animals

Bunny Dates Are Back!!! We are SO excited to be able to offer bunny dates once again! We have so many amazing, adoptable bunnies at the shelter so if you are looking to get a friend for your bun, please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!... #adoptdontshop #bunnies #adoptablepets

We are excited to announce that we are now able to sell hay and open our Bunny Boutique on Fridays from 4pm-6pm in addition to Sundays from 2pm-4pm! As we get back to a more normal post-pandemic schedule we will be able to open up more often, but for the moment it is just Fridays and Sundays. We hope to see you this weekend! ***If you are interested in adopting any of our amazing shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #bunnies #venturacounty #petsupplies

Today is #NationalEatYourVegetablesDay and our shelter bunnies have been training very hard all year for this momentous occasion ***If you are interested in adopting any of our amazing shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #bunnies #adoptablepets #adoptdontshop

Meet adoptable Lil’ Sebastian! This handsome boy is very sweet, curious and playful but can be a little shy at first. He was not fed a good diet in his last home so he is overweight and needs lots of extra exercise which he is more than ok with as exploring, running and jumping are some of his favorite hobbies ***If you are interested in adopting any of our amazing shelter bunnies, please email us st [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #adoptablepets

Adoptable pair Shelley and Mochi enjoying this gorgeous Friday from each level of the bunny jungle gym. How are your fur babies enjoying the day? ***If you are interested in adopting Shelley and Mochi or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

This is Mochi. Mochi is a Fuzzy Lop which is a long-haired breed. Unfortunately, Mochi was not cared for properly in her last home and came to us horribly matted. Her fur was matted all the way down to her skin and had to be shaved in order to get the mats out, hence her bare bottom. It is so important for a rabbit’s health to regularly groom them and keep their fur free of mats. The reason for this is that rabbits have extremely sensitive skin and matted fur can cause skin i...rritation and infection. Long-haired rabbits are a lot more high-maintenance than short-haired rabbits so if you have a long-haired bunny or plan to adopt one, here are the do’s and don’ts to keep them from going through what Mochi did: Do’s: -Brush them EVERY DAY even if they are not shedding. This will significantly help in preventing mats as well as the ingestion of too much fur which can cause a deadly blockage in their stomachs. (Short-haired rabbits can also get a blockage if they ingest too much fur so they should be groomed a couple times a week when not shedding and every day when they are shedding heavily.) -Give them unlimited pure timothy pellets (growing longer fur takes a lot more energy and burns more calories than short fur). -Have an experienced, rabbit-savvy vet or groomer regularly trim your bunny’s fur to keep it short if you do not have the time to brush them every single day. -Brush out any mats that begin to form. The best way is to gently untangle the matted fur with your fingers first to loosen it and then gently brush it out. Don’ts: -Do not take your bunny to a non rabbit-savvy vet or groomer to have their fur trimmed (because of their sensitive skin, rabbits need to be groomed differently than cats and dogs). -Do not tug on their fur when trying to get a mat out as this can cause pain and irritation to your bunny’s skin. -Do not cut mats out of your bunny’s fur unless you have been properly trained in doing so. -Never bathe your bunny! There are many reasons why you shouldn’t do this, the main one being that baths are very traumatic for rabbits and can cause them to go into shock and die. Remember, please do not get a long-haired breed, or any breed, if you are not fully prepared or have the time to give them the daily care they need in order to be healthy and happy. Rabbits are generally more high maintenance pets than dogs and cats so please do your research first before getting one. The House Rabbit Society is an excellent resource for all things bunny and has tons of information on their website rabbit.org. Also, feel free to contact us if you have any bunny questions. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Adoptable Tahoe frowns upon the fact that it’s not the weekend yet. We feel the same way buddy! ***If you would like to meet Tahoe or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Congratulations to our goofy boy Ziggy for finding his forever home! Ziggy received the best Valentine’s Day gift yesterday in the form of an incredibly loving family. He will be a very loved and spoiled bun and will live safely indoors as part of his family #adoptdontshop #bunnies #adoptablepets #rescuedismyfavoritebreed

We want to give a big thank you to Erin Holcomb for generously sending 5 bags of these pretty, rabbit safe herbs to our shelter bunnies. The bunnies are going to love them. Thanks so much Erin! #bunnies #houserabbits #animalshelter #adoptdontshop

We want to give a huge thank you to The Trivia Galaxy and host David Gallic for featuring us last night as their charitable cause! The Trivia Galaxy is a free, live trivia game on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/thetriviagalaxy) that takes place every Sunday and Wednesday at 7pm. For every game David chooses a different charitable cause to donate to and he chose us yesterday! If you’ve never played it before, we highly recommend getting your friends and family together on Zoom and checking it out. It’s really fun. Thanks again The Trivia Galaxy! #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets #adoptdontshop

We love this special Valentine’s Day post of our adorable VCAS alumni Bexley and Bromley! Posted @withregram @bexley.and.bromley Valentine’s Day Challenge! First date: at @vcasbunnybrigade on 1/5/2020 and we moved in together the same day! Who kissed who first: Bromley gave Bexley lots of kisses and grooming licks on their first date. Bexley took a bit longer to show affection. ... Who is bigger: Bexley weighs almost a pound more Most sensitive: Bexley! She gets spooked by everything. Most stubborn: Bromley, he loves to stomp to express his displeasure. Most competitive: Bexley, she likes to steal food right from Bromley’s mouth. And he lets her! Funniest: Bromley. His nickname is the escape artist because he is always getting in (or out) of something! Do you get flowers often: We both get little nibbles of roses from time to time. We also get some samples from the garden during our playtime in the backyard. Happy Valentine’s Day See more

Congratulations to our sweet, fluffy boy Muppet for finding his forever home! Muppet came to VCAS with a lot of scar tissue in his ears which we think was from a previous and severe mite infestation. But now he will live his life as a very spoiled and very loved indoor bun where he will always be cared for and live as part of the family #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #venturacounty

Adoptable Jingles is the best little boy! He is so silly, sweet, spunky and loves to explore. Plus, check out those magical baby blues ***If you would like to meet Jingles or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us st [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Adoptable Jingles hopes you have a good day today filled with lots of exploring, climbing, jumping, running, binkies, naps and treats! ***If you would like to meet Jingles or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Adoptable Muppet’s new year’s resolution is to find the perfect forever home that will love him forever What are your fur babies’ resolutions? ***If you would like to meet Muppet or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].***... #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Happy New Year from VCAS alum Sprinkles! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #happynewyear

Meet our foster boy Dorian Grey! Dorien is a sweet, old man who came to the shelter with bad teeth issues. In fact, the roots of his back teeth are very overgrown and were causing him major issues in his right eye. Unfortunately, his eye could not be saved and he had to undergo surgery to have it removed. We are happy to report that Dorien has bounced back very well from his surgeries and is so happy now that he is in an amazing foster home and no longer has to wear the post-...surgery cone of shame. Dorien’s health issues are chronic so he will most likely live permanently with his foster family who adore him and are taking wonderful care of him. Dorien is proof that fostering definitely saves lives! If you would like to join our foster network and open your home temporarily to a VCAS shelter bunny in need, please email us at [email protected]. #fosteringsaveslives #bunnies #houserabbits #animalshelter

We have the most amazing volunteers!!! One of our volunteers’ 16th birthday fell on her shelter day and she wanted to still come to the shelter for her regular shift to selflessly spend her Sweet 16 helping the VCAS shelter bunnies. So, our other volunteers that day spruced up the barn for her and they all celebrated with cupcakes, snacks and lots of pizzazz all while caring for the bunnies. We want to thank all of our incredible, selfless and compassionate volunteers for always giving so much of their time and working so hard to give the shelter bunnies so much love, care and a second chance at life. The Bunny Brigade would not be able to exist if it weren’t for our dedicated volunteers #volunteer #bunnies #houserabbits #animalshelter #sweetsixteen

Adoptable Jingles is up and at ‘em with the shelter roosters. Everyone knows that the best way to start your day is with a nice binky. ***If you would like to meet Jingles or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

We like big buns and we cannot lie Happy #bunnybuttfriday! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Adoptable Dotty decided that it was the perfect time to bathe and groom herself in the middle of her photo shoot. It’s a lot of work being so beautiful ***If you would like to meet Dotty or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

VCAS alum update!: Check out beautiful Pepper (formerly Conejo) in her forever home! Pepper came to the shelter as a homeless bunny where we cared for her before she was later picked as one of a handful of lucky buns to be transferred to the amazing House Rabbit Society in Northern California. This was the last stop on her journey to finding her forever home as she was then adopted from HRS by her incredibly loving parents. Pepper’s mom reports: Pepper has many, many toys--a...nd of course, she'll be getting more for her bunniversary coming up in just a few weeks! She loves to be up high on things so she can keep an eye on what her humans are doing. She looks pretty indignant here doesn't she? She's probably wondering why we're taking her photo instead of giving her a treat! :) Happy Early Bunniversary Pepper! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #animalshelter

Adoptable Muppet hopes your day is as awesome as he is. ***If you would like to meet Muppet or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

-SALE HAY UPDATE- We know many of you miss purchasing our convenient bags of sale hay at the shelter. While we are still unable to sell hay through the shelter, we are happy to report that Pawsitive Boarding in Ventura is now selling the same $5 bagged flakes of Orchard and Timothy hay that you and your bunnies have come to love! And the proceeds will be donated by Pawsitive Boarding to our VCAS shelter rabbits Please contact Debra at Pawsitive Boarding to arrange pickup a...nd purchase of your hay: Pawsitive Boarding 805-302-9392 [email protected] www.pawsitiveboarding.com **A NOTE ON RHDV AND YOUR HAY** Regarding hay purchased from the shelter or Pawsitive Boarding: the hay from our supplier is not stored in a secure facility. Therefore, if your rabbits are not vaccinated for RHDV, it is strongly advised to store your hay for 105+ days indoors in an environment secure from insects, birds, rodents, cats or other animals prior to feeding it to your rabbits. Remember to store your hay in a dry, dark place with airflow in your container. From the House Rabbit Society As the virus is no longer viable after 105+ days at room temperature (68F), hay that has been grown in an outbreak area but securely stored for longer than 4 months would minimize the risk. In areas with cooler temperatures, hay would need to be securely stored longer RHDV lasts 225 days at 39F, so would need to be stored for 8 months to minimize the risk. #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptdontshop

VCAS alum Bear (formerly Halligan) is worn out after all of the fun of the holidays. His mom writes: Merry Christmas from Bear and I! He’s so happy and enjoying the holiday, and completely passed out after having his timothy treats :) #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

Our adoptable girl Audrey Hepbun doesn’t let the fact that she only has 3 legs stop her from doing whatever she wants. Check out the comments for another video of her exploring and doing her thing! If you are interested in adopting Audrey Hepbun, please email is at [email protected]. #adoptsontshop #differentisbeautiful #bunnies #houserabbits

Courtesy rehoming post for a bonded pair of bunnies! Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about adding this sweet pair of house rabbits to your family. Bisko and Buttons love each other very, very much and come to call by name. They are very routine-oriented and know when it's breakfast time and dinner time. Bisko is about six and half years old and Buttons is about a year younger. This adoring pair love pets and being groomed.... They never bite, but they do give lots of kisses. Their current family will provide all supplies imaginable: litter boxes, mats, bowls, plates, toys, hay, play boxes. Again, if you are interested in this pair of rabbits, please email [email protected] to learn more. #rehoming #houserabbits #adoptablerabbits #bondedpair #venturacounty #bunnies #rabbits

This is an excellent and free opportunity to learn about GI Stasis in rabbits. We highly recommend signing up! From the Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation: Breaking news! Dr. Sari Kanfer will be answering questions after the presentation! GI STASIS: What Every Rabbit Caretaker Should Know! Sunday, January 3, 3-4 pm Pacific Time. ... Go to larabbits.org/events to register. @exoticanimalvet FREE Zoom informational. Learn about GI stasis, dubbed "the silent killer" because all too often, people don't notice the signs in time. We'll cover how to prevent episodes, some common causes, standard diagnostic and treatment protocols, and what you can do if you can't get to your veterinarian immediately. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST go to your rabbit veterinarian any time your rabbit stops eating or exhibits any other sudden change in behavior. No online resource substitutes for a proper diagnosis by a veterinary professional. #knowledgeispower #GIstasis #rabbitsworldwide #rabbitsoninstagram #rabbitrescue #losangelesrabbitfoundation

VCAS alum Spinelli is spending the day enjoying his new Hop n’ Flop that Santa brought him What did Santa bring your babies? #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

Merry Christmas friends! Our VCAS alumni Casey and Casper (you can tell which of them loves to be in the spotlight) hope you have a fun, memorable and safe holiday. #merrychristmas #bunnies #adoptdontshop

Nemo is back with breaking news!: there is now only 1 sleep until Christmas. 1 sleep!!! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

Have your rabbits received the RHDV vaccine yet? We are happy to report that all of our shelter rabbits are vaccinated, as well as those of our volunteers and fosters! The Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus is a deadly and highly contagious virus that only affects rabbits and is currently spreading in Southern California and in other areas of the U.S. The best way to protect your rabbits from RHDV is through a combination of having your bunnies vaccinated annually, housing them... indoors with no outdoor playtime, and biosecurity measures (see the House Rabbit Society’s website for more information about the best biosecurity measures to take: https://rabbit.org/rhdv/#how-to-protect). Since the vaccine is not currently readily available, we have compiled a list of where you can find it nearby, including some low-cost options from our rescue friends!: -Adopt A Bunny Rabbit Rescue & Dr. Ravenscroft Date: Tuesday, October 20, 9:30am - 12pm Location: Calabasas (exact location provided upon registration) Cost: $20 Register: www.dvm.today For questions, email [email protected]. -BUNS (Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter Rescue) Dates: TBD Location: Santa Barbara County, exact locations TBD Cost: $30 + $10 for microchip Register to get more information: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScgDDRYUodfAkD1Ww/viewform For questions, leave a message at 805-683-0521. East Ventura Animal Hospital 10225 Telephone Rd., Unit D Ventura, CA 93004 (805) 647-8430 www.eastventuraanimalhospital.com (This is the only veterinary hospital in Ventura County that we are aware of which currently has the vaccine.) For more information, check out this amazing resource from the House Rabbit Society for all your questions regarding RHDV, the vaccine, and protecting your rabbits: https://rabbit.org/rhdv/. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #RHDV

Our adoptable girl Audrey Hepbun thinks it’s a good day to have a good day. So, focus on the good, forget about the bad and make today the best it can be! #adoptdontshop #bunnies, #houserabbits #adoptablepets

This was VCAS alum Oates’ reaction when his mom joked by telling him he was on the naughty list this year #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

Nemo is back with another important announcement: there are now only 2 sleeps until Christmas! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

VCAS alum Sprinkles has invented a new dance thanks to her mom's papasan chair cushion that we're calling The Dig and Slide. What do you think, will it sweep the nation? #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits

Our foster boy Jitterbug is all set for Halloween where he will dress up as Rabbit Hood so he can steal treats from the rich and give them to himself Jitterbug recently came to the shelter with fly strike. For anyone that doesn’t know, fly strike is an infestation of maggots which is extremely painful and deadly for rabbits if not caught and removed by a rabbit-savvy vet early enough. It is an all too common occurrence in rabbits kept outdoors. It’s not as common, but fly ...strike can affect indoor rabbits as well particularly if they have loose stools or urinary issues that leave their fur damp. Jitterbug had surgery to remove the fly strike and we are happy to report that he is recovering very well in his foster home where he is receiving tons of love and attention. A special thanks to Jitterbug’s foster mom for caring for him while he recovers and for taking this amazing photo! For more information about fly strike, check out this informative article from the House Rabbit Society: https://rabbit.org/journal/2-12/fly-strike.html. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #fosteringsaveslives

Have you kissed a reindeer yet today? VCAS alum Casper has! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

Your friendly, neighborhood Nemo is back with another exciting Christmas countdown update: there are now only 3 sleeps until Christmas! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

Don’t you just hate it when you walk around all day with food in your teeth and no one tells you? Adoptable Muppet sure does ***If you would like to meet Muppet or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Thank you so much, Anjanette, for your generous gifts for the bunnies! They will be enjoying their new toys for Christmas

What time is it? That’s right! It’s time for Nemo’s nightly Christmas countdown. Nemo would like to announce that there are now only 4 sleeps until Christmas! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

We received such a wonderful update about our VCAS alum Binx! Handsome Binx was adopted last month and his mom says: He’s amazingly happy! We love love love him! He’s always very happy and jumpy at home. We have now got him to recognize the command Binx come and he will follow us around the room. It’s so cute! He loves laying in bed and cuddling while we watch a movie. We also found out he does very good and doesn't mind some clothing on him. Of course we first tried it t...o make sure he was okay with it and he was! He loves his santa jacket! We took lots of cute pictures with him in it and then took it off so he’s free to clean himself. We are very happy we adopted our baby! I wanted to thank you guys! We updates like this! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Nemo is back with another announcement!: there are now only 5 sleeps until Christmas #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Adorable VCAS alumni Codie and Jester are making sure Santa knows what good bunnies they’ve been this year. Naughty is just another word for nice, right? #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

Breaking countdown news from Nemo: there are now 6 sleeps until Christmas! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

This is a must read for bunny owners and those thinking about bringing a bunny into their family. This is just one reason why it is SO important to adopt and not shop so as not to support breeders and their harmful practices. Please read it and share! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #pets #animals

Nemo has an important countdown update for you: there are now only 7 sleeps until Christmas! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

Adoptable Cinnabun is keeping an eye out for Santa Claus. We’ll keep you updated if she catches an early glimpse of him **If you would like to meet Cinnabun or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Nemo would like to announce that there are 8 more sleeps until Christmas. That is all. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #christmas

Have any of you in Ventura County seen these great rabbit crossing signs? This one was spotted in Westlake by one of our adopters. We’re so happy awareness of the wild rabbit population is being brought to drivers here! #bunnies #rabbits #venturacounty

Important RHDV Update

On the first day of Christmas I came downstairs to see A bun-ny looking Christmas-y ... (Pictured is our VCAS alum Sprinkles getting into the holiday spirit.) #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #happyholidays

Check out our VCAS alum Trevor modeling the very latest in fuzzy bunny fashion. Trevor was adopted from the shelter 8 years ago and celebrated his 13th birthday this year! He is so loved by his family and doing great in his golden years #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits

We can’t take the cuteness! This is adoptable Cinnabun and she is just too adorable for words. Cinnabun came to us with either an old fracture or birth defect in her back leg. We had her thoroughly examined by rabbit savvy vets and it was determined that her leg does not require amputation. She is spirited and gets around really well. She is on a joint tablet for her leg but otherwise she is a normal, goofy, sweet bunny. She would do best in an attentive, bunny savvy home. *...*If you would like to meet Cinnabun or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Happy Hanukkah friends! To everyone who celebrates, we hope this year's lockdown edition is as warm, wonderful and joyful as it can be! #happyhanukkah #holidays #adoptdontshop #bunnies

Holiday decor makes everything so much brighter and happy. Coincidentally, so do bunnies What are you doing to bring some holiday cheer to your home? #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Our Ventura County Animal Services alumni Pippa () and Daisy () are already checking to see if Santa has left them anything under the tree yet. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #animals #holidays

Happy International Volunteer Day to everyone that gives their time and energy to a good cause! Did you know that the VCAS Bunny Brigade was created by and is run completely by volunteers? We are so grateful to all of our incredible Bunny Brigaders that are so dedicated to helping the Ventura County Animal Services shelter bunnies and who work tirelessly to create a better world for domestic rabbits #adoptdontshop #InternationalVolunteerDay #animalshelter #bunnies

Our boy Nemo just loves sweater weather. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #animals

Happy adoptiversary to this happy couple, Leo (previously Leroy) and Libby (previously Jemma). Leo and Libby came into the shelter separately, but when they had their very first bunny date... it was love at first sight! This bonded pair is living a spoiled life as indoor bunnies. #adoptdontshop #houserabbits #indoorbunnies #animals

And the Couple With The Best Hair award goes to.... VCAS alumni Lafayette and Lil Bit (who were both adopted from the shelter separately and were bonded by their mom to make one stylish duo)! If your bunny won an award, what would it be for? ... #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #animals

Did you know that grooming your bunny regularly is an incredibly important part of caring for them and keeping them healthy and happy? Everyone that has welcomed a rabbit into their lives knows that rabbits shed a lot. They also clean and lick themselves often throughout the day. This can be problematic as they can ingest a lot of fur if they are not brushed on a regular basis. Ingesting too much fur can cause a serious and often fatal blockage of the stomach exit. Unlike cat...s, rabbits do not have the ability to throw up so if they swallow too much fur it can turn into a very serious medical emergency. If a bunny has a mass of fur in its stomach that cannot pass, often it will require surgery to remove it. However, in speaking with vets, we have learned that many rabbits do not survive this surgery or if they do survive the surgery, they often pass away during the recovery process. You should brush/groom your bunny every day (sometimes even multiple times a day) when they are shedding heavily and at least once a week when they are not shedding heavily. Getting rid of as much loose fur as you can by brushing them can help prevent blockages. Brushing regularly also helps prevent mats from forming. Everyone has their own preference as to what type of brush works best for their bunny, but a very popular option is the HairBuster Comb. A rabbit’s skin is very delicate so stay away from brushes with sharp, wire tips. Whichever brush you decide to use, always brush gently so as not to puncture, irritate or hurt your bunny’s skin. What grooming tools work the best for your bunny? (For more grooming information, tips and resources check out our Note: https://m.facebook.com/notes/vcas-bunny-brigade/the-importance-of-grooming-your-bunny/1350204291813186/) #adoptdontshop #bunnies #rabbitcare #pets

Our sweet VCAS alum Ben just recently celebrated his two year Gotcha Day! Happy Gotcha Day Ben!!! Ben is about 9 years old and had a lot of gut issues when he came to the shelter but his mom reports that he has been doing great with CBD oil. She also says: He is such a sweet thing. Spends most of his day sleeping or resting in his tunnel; but is out all evening. He loves his greens, especially cilantro and carrot tops. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits

Kiwi and Blueberry, our adorable bonded pair, are the cutest. We would say they are the perfect little snow bunnies, but since we’re in Southern California it would be more accurate to describe them as the perfect little sun bunnies. ***If you would like to meet Kiwi and Blueberry or any of our other adoptable bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Adoptable Casper hopes you ate as much yummy food as he did on Thanksgiving! #adoptdontshop #houserabbits #bunnies #adopt

Our VCAS alum Audrey Hepbun is living her best life and having a wonderful first Thanksgiving in her forever home with her forever family. Her family has reported that they are so in love with her. Audrey is incredibly spoiled and she even gets a story read to her every day by her human sister. If that doesn’t melt your heart, we don’t know what will! #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Happy Thanksgiving friends! We are giving thanks for all of the incredible companion animals we have had and currently have in our lives and for those that have opened their homes and hearts to a shelter pet. What are you thankful for? #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Adoptable Casey wanted to take a moment from his busy schedule of napping to say hi! ***If you would like to meet Casey or any of our other adoptable bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Adoptable Casper’s reaction when we told him he still has to wait until next month to get his holiday . ***If you would like to give Casper or any of our other adoptable bunnies the gift of a forever home, please email us at [email protected]*** #adoptsontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Our boy, Binx, found his forever home! Congrats to our handsome little boy. He did not want to leave his mom’s arms! Binx will be a spoiled and loved indoor bunny with his new family #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Congratulations to our beautiful tripod girl, Audrey Hepbun, on finding her forever home! Audrey was adopted this week by a very loving family that has experience with caring for a three-legged animal family member. She is settling into her home very nicely, as you can see by the second picture, and will live her life indoors as a very loved, spoiled and important part of her family as all bunnies should #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

This is how our foster boy Duncan feels about mail. Who can relate? #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

On a scale of 1 to Ridiculous, how adorable is our adoptable boy Casper?! ***If you would like to meet Casper or any of our other adoptable bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Our adoptable boy Nemo apparently thinks he’s a parrot. Just like adoptable Cinnabun from our previous post, our volunteer was sitting on the floor with him when he decided to crawl up and perch on her shoulders. Polly may want a cracker but Nemo want a carrot! (Disclaimer-do not let your bunny crawl on your shoulders unless you are on the floor with them and lean completely over when they want to hop off. Bunnies have very delicate bones that can break easily. You never wan...t your bunny to jump off of you or anything from an unsafe height.) ***If you would like to meet Nemo or any of our other adoptable bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

VCAS alum Sprinkles loves this time of year because it’s pumpkins and spice and everything nice. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #autumn

VCAS alum Oates is working hard for his treats! Did you know that environmental enrichment is very important for your bunny’s health and well-being? If bunnies don’t have enough space to explore and toys to play with they will get bored and bored bunnies can become very destructive and even depressed. Rabbits need bunny safe toys they can toss around and destroy such as empty toilet paper tubes filled with hay, cardboard boxes, grass mats, plastic baby keys, untreated pine c...ones, dig boxes and logic toys like what sweet Oates is playing with. Some excellent options for buying safe toys for your bunnies to keep them happy and stimulated are: Oxbow Animal Health https://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com//spec/rabbits/enrichment Bunny Bunch Rabbit Rescue https://www.bunnybunchboutique.com/ San Diego House Rabbit Society, Inc https://san-diego-house-rabbit-society.square.site/s/toys/5 House Rabbit Society https://my-site-105432-100170.square.site/ For logic toys, check out these links: http://bunnyproof.com/best-bunny-logic-toys.html https://bit.ly/3pwQVzK And finally, the following is a great resource for how to make your bunny a dig box: http://bunnyproof.com/how-to-build-bunny-digging-box.html. What’s your bunny’s favorite toy/activity? #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #animals

Adoptable Pumpkin has the following important message for you: Wash, wash, wash your hands Get them nice and clean Lick the tops and lick the bottoms... And don’t forget in between! (Disclaimer: the above instructions are not intended for humans) #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

We want to give a HUGE thank you to the amazing Rabbit Rescue Inc. for taking in 5 of our shelter bunnies to help us free up space for more homeless bunnies. Licorice, Ladybug, Opal, Mischief and Snowball will receive the most loving, expert care by the Rabbit Rescue volunteers while they wait to find their forever homes We also want to thank our awesome Bunny Brigade volunteer for driving our sweet shelter bunnies safely down there. Due to the RHDV outbreak we are still n...ot able to offer bunny dates at the shelter but Rabbit Rescue Inc. is able to at their facility so if you would like to adopt a friend for your bunny we highly recommend contacting them. They are extremely knowledgeable and experienced with all things bunny and have tons of amazing bunnies at their rescue just waiting for a loving, forever home of their own. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Adoptable Binx is very unique in that his right ear loves the limelight but his left ear is a little camera shy. ***If you would like to meet Binx or any of our other adoptable bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #adoptablepets #houserabbits

Peekaboo from adoptable Audrey Hepbun! ***If you would like to meet Audrey or any of our other adoptable bunnies, please email us at [email protected].*** #adoptdontahop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Our adoptable girl Cinnabun is the goofiest little ball of fur! We had to share this moment we captured when one of our awesome volunteers leaned down for a second only for Cinnabun to see it as the perfect opportunity to crawl up on her back and take in the view from her shoulders. ***If you would like to meet Cinnabun or any of our other adoptable shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected]*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Recall Alert The following statement is from the House Rabbit Society: The Food & Drug Administration has posted a notice that Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling select single heads of romaine lettuce distributed across the country for possible E. Coli contamination. ... Cartons of potentially affected product were distributed in Puerto Rico and the following 19 states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The affected lettuce is labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020. The UPC number on the lettuce is 0-27918-20314-9. Tanimura & Antle said in its announcement it's "unlikely that this product remains at retail establishments due to the shelf life of lettuce and the number of days that have passed" but is issuing a recall out of an abundance of precaution. The company asks if a consumer has any of the packaged lettuce described above that the product be disposed of. #recall #food #bunnies

Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served and who currently serve this country and protect all of us that call it home. Heroes don’t wear capes, they wear dog tags. Happy Veterans Day to all our past and present warriors! #veteransday #thankyou #heroes

A day without laughter is a day wasted so here is your daily laugh thanks to VCAS alum Shelby (Check out her encore performance in the comments) #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #venturacounty

Adoptable Cinnabun has requested we not talk to or bother her before she’s had her morning coffee and sunshine ***If you are interested in meeting Cinnabun, please email us at [email protected]*** #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

We think adoptable Opal is the definition of perfection. Can you blame us? Now let’s hear from you! Tell us what makes your bunnies so perfect (besides everything). ***If you are interested in meeting Opal, please email us at [email protected]***... #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets

Happy National Love Your Red Hair Day to all you redheads out there, human and animal alike! We don’t know about you but our beautiful strawberry blond foster girl Ladybug is strutting her stuff and feeling super fierce today #adoptdontshop #LoveYourRedHairDay #bunnies #adoptablepetd

Did you know that adoptable Licorice is a trained therapist? She is famous for her listening skills (thanks to her magnificent ears) and her attention to detail is impeccable. She’s so good that she even has some celebrity clients, but we cannot reveal their names due to legal reasons. It would be unethical for us to let slip that one of her satisfied clients is America’s Sweetheart, the adoptable Audrey Hepbun from our last post...wait, oops. You didn’t hear that from us! If... you need someone in your life that is a great listener and incredibly comforting, then Licorice is the bun for you! If you are interested in meeting Licorice, please email us at [email protected]. #adoptdontshop #bunnies #houserabbits #adoptablepets